Two tacos filled with shredded chicken, avocado slices, radishes, jalapeños, and cilantro on a white surface. Accompanying ingredients include lime wedges, a bowl of sliced jalapeños, and a dish of pink salt, creating a vibrant and appetizing scene.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos with Handmade Pink Salt Tortillas

Recipe from Kate Ramos

IG: @holajalapeno

https://www.holajalapeno.com/slow-cooker-chicken-tacos

Key Information

Dish Type

Main

Time

Cook: 4-8 hours in slow cooker

Difficulty

medium

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup dried marigold petals
  • 2 serrano chiles, sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Morton Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 teaspoon Morton Coarse Himalayan Pink Salt

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Combine all taco ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Step 2

Shred chicken with two forks and mix with sauce in the slow cooker.

Step 3

Serve on warm tortillas with sliced radishes, avocado, Cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Step 4

For Tortillas:

Combine masa harina, water, and salt in a large bowl. Mix with your hands to make sure it the dough is thoroughly moist. Knead for a few minutes to incorporate the water into the flour.

Step 5

If it is too wet, add more flour; if it is too dry, add more water. You want the dough to be soft but not sticky. If it cracks when you try to roll a ball of dough, add more water and mix again.

Step 6

Cover with plastic wrap and let sit 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Cut a large, gallon-sized resealable plastic bag in half so it opens flat. Line the tortilla press with the bag (you can also use plastic wrap).

Step 8

Place a dry comal, cast iron skillet, or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 9

Form a walnut-sized piece of dough into a ball. Start with this size and work your way up to a larger piece of dough which will make a larger tortilla.

Step 10

Place dough in the middle of the tortilla press on top of the plastic. Fold the plastic over the dough ball then close the tortilla press gently. Press down to make a 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick tortilla.

Step 11

Gently lift the lid of the tortilla press. Remove tortilla inside the plastic bag. Hold tortilla in your right hand and lift the top of the plastic with your left hand. Flip tortilla onto your left hand and then remove plastic from the bottom.

Step 12

Carefully but swiftly flip tortilla onto the hot comal. Don’t touch! Let cook for 1 minute. Flip with a metal spatula and cook on other side for 1 minute.

Step 13

Remove to tortilla warmer and repeat with remaining dough.

Two tacos filled with shredded chicken, avocado slices, radishes, jalapeños, and cilantro on a white surface. Accompanying ingredients include lime wedges, a bowl of sliced jalapeños, and a dish of pink salt, creating a vibrant and appetizing scene.
Tips For Success

Tips:

If not eating tortillas right away, let cool in a single layer on the counter. Then, place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat over a hot comal before serving.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
morton-coarse-himalayan-pink-salt

Himalayan Pink Salt Coarse 17.6 oz

All-Natural Pink Salt to Enhance Your Everyday Foods.   We’ve added Himalayan Pink Salt to our lineup so home chefs can add a pop of flavor—and color—to their dishes. Morton Himalayan Pink Salt is sourced directly from the Himalayan Mountains, which are rich in iron—that’s what gives the salt its famous and irresistible pink hue.

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